Virginia News
Kaine legislation aimed at protecting battlefields
Kaine to travel to Virginia Civil War site to promote bill protecting US battlefields
Astronomer studied moonlight night Stonewall shot
Astronomer: Low moon night 'Stonewall' Jackson shot would make hard telling friend from foe
Tick season: Take precautions and watch for signs of Lyme disease
It's the time of year again where those headed to a wooded area need to protect themselves from ticks that may carry Lyme disease.
Surgeon: Stonewall Jackson death likely pneumonia
Surgeon: Pneumonia likely cause of 'Stonewall' Jackson's friendly fire death during Civil War
Va. promoting adoption of children in foster care
Gov. McDonnell launching campaign to promote adoption of children in foster care in Virginia
Former top McDonnell adviser faces menacing charge
The former top aide behind Gov. Bob McDonnell's unsuccessful effort to privatize Virginia state-owned liquor stores faces seven misdemeanor charges.
Date set for airman's trial on sex charge
Trial date set for airman accused of sexual battery; officer led Air Force sex assault unit
Assault and robbery at Alexandria McDonald's
Fairfax County police are looking for suspects involved in an assault and robbery Wednesday evening at an Alexandria McDonald's.
U.Va. 1 of nation's least economically diverse
Report: U.Va. 1 of nation's least socioeconomically diverse public schools; U. of Richmond OK
Civil War vets interred at Arlington columbarium
Unclaimed Civil War vets interred with 4 others as Arlington Cemetery dedicates columbarium
Dominion begins Va. reactor restart after refuel
One of the nuclear reactors at Dominion Virginia Power's North Anna power station is in the process of being restarted following a scheduled refueling.
CIA impostor charges dismissed in plea deal
Federal prosecutors will dismiss charges against a Petersburg man they say posed as a CIA agent to get others to rob banks in northern Virginia.
High school student charged in Va. shootings
Bristol police say a high school student has been charged after several people were shot recently with pellets or BBs.
Va. private zoo owner denied permits for 4 chimps
Hanover County supervisors deny permits for 4 chimpanzees at Mechanicsville private zoo
Va. woman accused of selling stolen jewelry
Charlottesville woman accused of selling stolen jewelry from assisted-living community
Area companies dominate list of top contractors, winning $104B in 2012
Nearly 20 percent of the top 200 federal contractors, based on prime contract dollars awarded in 2012, are in the D.C. area. They won $104.22 billion in work last year alone.
UVa. Rotunda dome copper colored for commencement
Graduate pics at UVa will be unique this year: Rotunda dome will be copper colored
Loudoun plan examines ways to ease bottlenecks
A Loudoun County study examines how gridlock can be lessen in the area south and west of Dulles International Airport.
Popular Leesburg coffee shop reopening this summer
Shoes Cup and Cork Club, the popular coffee shop on North King Street that closed its doors suddenly over the holidays in late 2012, will be reopening under new management this summer



